There is no chamber cut that I can tell that would give it away as being a.30-06 or something so I'm assuming it's an 8MM but I definitely would love to know if I'm anywhere close with that assumption. I have several questions.ġ) Is there any way to tell exactly what model FN Mauser it is from the serial number? 2) Is there any way to tell the date of manufacture from the serial number? 3) There is no caliber stamped on the rifle. The rifle is just purely beautiful, but I think it's been sporterized (Kind of short stock+scope rings). I have the opportunity to buy an FN Mauser from a co-worker at my new job. 1) Is there a source for getting the year of manufacture based on the serial number? Opinions & Info for FN Commercial Mauser The Art of the Rifle: General.
In Belgium, there is the Mauser manufacturing plant that makes the. I think the serial numbers were just block (groups of s/n's set aside for.